Aged Manchego DOP Cheese, Los Villajos

14,95€

400g

Immerse yourself in the genuine taste of La Mancha with our Cured Artisan Manchego Cheese DOP. Made in a traditional way with raw milk from Manchega sheepThis cheese is a true tribute to the roots of Spanish gastronomy. Its maturation, superior to 12 months, giving it a firm texture, with an intense ivory-colored interior and high-intensity lactic aromas, offering a powerful flavor ideal for lovers of highly cured cheeses.

Ideal for lovers of cheese with character, this Manchego cured with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) It is perfect for a gourmet table, to accompany red wines or simply to enjoy on its own.

Each bite is an explosion of flavor: a slightly salty touch and a delicate combination of milky and herbal notes, characteristic of raw Manchega milk. Its golden rind and compact yet soft pastry invite you to enjoy it slowly, appreciating every texture and layer of flavor. Made in Spain Gourmet invites you to discover the essence of La Mancha With this cheese, which is much more than a product; it's a story of passion and dedication, the result of centuries of tradition in artisan cheesemaking.

Categories: Cheese, Sheep cheese Tags: FDA, The Villajos

Description

Aged Artisan Manchego Cheese DOP Los Villajos – The Authentic Flavor of La Mancha

Origin and tradition

Authentic artisan Manchego cheese made in Porzuna (Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha) by a family business Villajos, with more than 25 years of experience

Milk and maturation

Made with raw milk from Manchega sheep, guarantees a firm texture and an ivory interior. Its artisanal curing takes place during for more than 12 months, reaching its full organoleptic expression

Sensory profile

Color: ivory white interior, natural bark.
AROMA: powerful, delicate and persistent, it fills the environment before tasting it
Sabor: intense, with nuances of walnut, caramel and a slightly spicy touch, the result of its optimal ripening

Awards
Cheese that has won awards at prestigious competitions such as the International Cheese Awards and Taste Atlas, endorsing its excellence.

Guaranteed quality with DOP La Mancha and 100% Manchegan milk.

Authentic and handmade, without pasteurized milk, preserves the traditional flavor.

Versatile: ideal on gourmet boards, with red wine, quince or nuts.

High intensity of flavor: for demanding palates seeking depth and character.

Certification: DOP La Mancha

Origin: Porzuna (Ciudad Real, Spain)

Format: 250gr wedges.

AROMA: powerful, delicate

Sabor: intense, with notes of nuts, caramel, light spice

Ingredients: Raw Manchega sheep's milk, lactic ferments, rennet and salt.

Allergens: Milk as the only raw material in cheese making.

Nutritional Value per 100g

Energetic value: 1728kJ. / 433 calories.
Fat: 33,9 gram.
Of which saturates: 17,6 gr
Carbohydrates: 1,1g.
Of which sugars: 0,1 gram.
Proteins: 29,6 gram.
will: 1,5 gram.
Calcium: 760mg

Weight: approximately 400g.

Presented in vacuum packaging.

Expiration: 9 months

DOP: manchego

All Manchego cheese is identified on one of its flat faces with a serial numbered casein plate.

Conservation

The ideal temperature for storing cheese is 8–10°C. If we want to prevent the cheese from developing and molding on its natural rind, the temperature should be 4°C.

Pairing:

El Semi-cured Artisan Manchego Cheese DOP It is perfect to enjoy alone or accompanied by a selection of products from Made in SpainIts smooth, balanced flavor, with a pleasant milky aftertaste, pairs beautifully with a variety of Spanish delicacies, enhancing their flavor and texture.

Recommended pairings:

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the region
A good extra virgin olive oiland La Senda Oro PDO Olive Oil, provides a fruity and slightly bitter touch that highlights the dairy notes of the cheese, creating an exquisite fusion of flavors.

Artisan jams
La tomato jelly or higo, both handcrafted with regional fruits, provide a subtle sweetness that contrasts perfectly with the creamy and slightly salty texture of the Semi-cured Manchego Cheese.

Acorn-fed pork Iberian ham
La fat from Iberian Acorn-fed Ham, with its deep umami flavor, combines perfectly with the smoothness of the cheese, creating a blend of intense flavors that complement each other beautifully.

Breadsticks
The traditional bread peaks o crystal breadTypical of the region, they offer the perfect crunchy texture to accompany the cheese, allowing the flavors to develop in each bite.

Nuts such as almonds or walnuts
The almonds o nuts, like those from Les Garrigues, provide a crunchy contrast and a sweetness that pairs ideally with the creamy texture of the cheese.

This Cured Artisan Manchego Cheese DOP It is a journey of flavors that is enriched by pairing it with the best products Made in Spain. Each combination enhances the authentic flavor of La Mancha, creating gastronomic experiences that celebrate the best of Spanish tradition.

Additional Information

Weight	0,3 kg

More information about Los Villajos

Villajos Cheese – Artisan Manchego Cheese DOP

El Artisan Manchego Cheese DOP Villajos It is a true jewel of our land. Made with raw milk from Manchega sheepThis cheese stands out for its quality and authentic flavor, thanks to a manufacturing process that preserves all the natural aromas of the milk. Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) guarantees that each piece meets the highest quality standards, supervised by the Regulatory Council Foundation of the Manchego Cheese PDO.

The cheese Villajos It is made following traditional methods, with a process that, although more laborious, ensures a unbeatable flavor and full of nuances. The milk is collected in mechanical milking parlors with immediate refrigeration, which allows the cheese to retain its freshness without losing its natural aromas, thanks to the milk not being subjected to high temperatures.

El Manchego Cheese DOP Villajos It comes in three varieties: semi-cured, healed y old, available in different formats to suit the needs of each client.

Villegas Cheese – Diversity and Craftsmanship

Under the brand Villegas, we offer a variety of artisan cheeses made with raw or pasteurized milk. In our specialties, such as sheep cheese with rosemary, with paprika y with rosemary and honeywe use raw milk, which provides unique taste and olfactory notes, the result of a maturation process that respects time and tradition.

For those looking for a creamier and more delicate texture, we offer cheeses made with pasteurized milk, like cheeses tender y aired, whose production is based on slow pasteurization that maintains the balance of flavors without the intensity of raw milk.

Each of our cheeses is the result of artisanal production, based on the deep knowledge of the process and expert hands from our master cheesemakers. Thanks to this, each piece reflects the passion and commitment to quality that characterizes us.

Made in Spain Gourmet invites you to discover the world of artisanal cheese with a deep, authentic flavor full of tradition. From the cheeses of raw milk until those of pasteurized milk, our variety is designed to offer you the best of each process, always with the support of the Protected Designation of Origin and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

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